What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Field RN PRN position at Choice Hospice?
About Company:Our Mission at Choice is to enhance the life of every patient we serve in the pursuit of delivering excellent healthcare. We've worked diligently to shape the culture of the company in how we lead and work daily. As leaders, employees, clinicians, and support staff we strive to apply the Pillars of Choice every day.PRN patient visits and admissions: PRN AS NEEDEDThe Home Health Field Registered Nurse (RN) PRN plays a critical role in delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes within the Greenwood Village Hospice Branch in Colorado. This position focuses on assessing patient health status, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and providing education and support to patients and their families. The RN will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes. This role requires flexibility and adaptability to meet the varying needs of patients on a PRN (as-needed) basis, ensuring timely and effective nursing interventions. Ultimately, the Home Health Field RN contributes to enhancing patients' quality of life by managing symptoms, promoting comfort, and supporting end-of-life care when appropriate.As a Home Health RN, you will:Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments and treatment on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs.Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to home health care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.Implement, develop, and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary. Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding self-care techniques, nutrition, and dietary needs.Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.Provide clinical directions to the Home Health Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.Provide effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.RequirementsCurrent RN LicenseValid Driver’s LicenseCPR CertificationValid Auto InsuranceAt least 2 years of Home Health RN experience preferredHomeCare HomeBase experience preferred